Adjusting to university life can be a struggle, especially when you’re stuck living in a room that feels a little like a cardboard box. Unfortunately, college students don’t always have a high decorating budget, so every day you come home to a frustratingly bland bedroom. However, there are some budget friendly ways to decorate your new home, or even just add a few personal touches. Create a Photo Wall A great way to add a bit of personal flair to a room without breaking the bank is to create a photo wall. Photo prints are surprisingly affordable, and one picture doesn’t cost more than a few cents. If you have a few nostalgic pictures that you would like to display in your room, the easiest and cheapest way to do so is to hang a photo wall. The best part about the photo wall is that it reflects you, your life and your experiences. Build a Temporary Headboard I know this sounds complicated, but it truly is incredibly simple. All you need is a piece of cardboard, some fabric, a...

  Being a college student can be difficult. There are many stressful days and late nights in undergrad, which only seems to get worse as you near graduation. While being a student is stressful, being a student with children is even more taxing. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 22% of all undergraduate students are parents , about 1 in 5 students. Being a parent isn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination, and parents who are students often find themselves in need of additional support. The Detroit Parent Network , or DPN, is a nonprofit that seeks to provide that additional support to parents. This organization was founded in 2002 to assist low-income families in Detroit, primarily by creating a network of parents who become a shoulder to lean on. DPN works with children up to the third grade to increase literacy and enrich their education, as well as holding support groups for parents and grandparents raising their grandchildren. Due to COVID-19, DPN al...

  TikTok is by no means a new platform, but the popularity of the app absolutely skyrocketed during the initial lockdown in March of 2020. High school teens, college students, and working professionals alike have taken to the app to share their talents, experiences, and expertise throughout the pandemic. Working professionals on TikTok can be quite the asset, and have made TikTok into a valuable resource for its users. These professionals offer free advice for their followers and the general public, and while in some cases you should still seek assistance in person, these nuggets of information are incredibly helpful for those who can’t afford it. While some of us use TikTok purely for fun, they use it to spread information and advice. Knowing and understanding the law can be difficult without consulting a lawyer, something that can be incredibly expensive. TikTok has quickly become the platform of choice for many lawyers, who seek to assist the general public in understanding man...